Tory MP James Morris, who is helping Nigel to fight the bollards, said: ‘This issue has been particularly difficult, and I ask that Midland Heart carefully consider Mr Serrell’s concerns and come to a reasonable conclusion for all those involved.’

Nigel Collumbell, director of housing management at Midland Heart, said: ‘We have been working locally with our customers for some time to understand the issues around parking and to find a fair solution to parking arrangements in the area.’